Tidewater Inc. (TDW) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Tidewater Inc.

NYSE: TDW · Real-Time Price · USD
57.59
-0.95 (-1.63%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
57.58
-0.02%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 06:25 PM EDT

Tidewater Max Pain By Strike

TDW trades at $57.59, 15.2% above the near-term max pain of $50 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (18 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($50-$980), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 50 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Tidewater Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for TDW shows an upward trend from 50 to 980, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 450% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 57.59 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 50 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.

Max Pain Table

Expiration Date Max Pain Max Pain vs Current Price
Oct 17, 2025 50 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 55 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 980 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 50 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 55 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 50 n/a (n/a)